PCRLJ 1997

1997 P Cr (PLP)

HUSSAIN BUX alias HUSNO — Applicant Versus THE STATE — Respondent

Jurisdiction / Court
Karachi
Decided Date
1996-October-17
Honorable Judges
N/A
Case Reference Summary (AEO Optimized)
Citation 1997 P Cr (PLP)
Forum / Court Karachi
Bench Members N/A
Parties HUSSAIN BUX alias HUSNO — Applicant Versus THE STATE — Respondent
Primary Law Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)
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Q1: What are the key laws and sections cited in 1997 P Cr (PLP)?

This judgment primarily cites: Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898) as referenced in Pakistani case law index.

Q2: Which judicial bench decided the case 1997 P Cr (PLP)?

The case was heard and decided by the Karachi bench comprising: N/A.

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Laws Cited

Criminal Procedure Code (V of 1898)

Representation

  • Learned A.A.-G. is on Court notice, if there is any delay on account of appellant, he should point out the same. He is unable to point it out. So far the previous conviction and antecedents are concerned Advocate-General is supposed to place the same in Court, A.A.-G. is not able to submit the record pertains to previous conviction and antecedents.

Headnotes / Summary

S. 426

Suspension of sentence

Accused was in custody for the last more than three years and his appeal had not so far been decided to no fault on his part

Previous conviction of accused was not shown

Sentence of accused was suspended in circumstances and he was released on bail accordingly.

Judgment & Decree

The appellant is in custody since more than three years (since 16-12-1992) and appeal is pending for decision with no fault of the appellant. Mr. A. Lateef Ansari, A.A.-G. opposes the suspension of sentence on the ground that learned counsel for the appellant has not submitted the record regarding the previous conviction or other cases, if any, pending against him. Learned A.A.-G. further states that learned counsel for the appellant has not submitted the case diaries. Learned A.A.-G. is on Court notice, if there is any delay on account of appellant, he should point out the same. He is unable to point it out. So far the previous conviction and antecedents are concerned Advocate-General is supposed to place the same in Court, A.A.-G. is not able to submit the record pertains to previous conviction and antecedents. In view of non-submission of previous conviction or antecedents or delay on the part of the appellant. Under .the circumstances in my humble opinion the case for the suspension of sentence is made out. Consequently, the application is granted. The appellant may be released on bail on his furnishing a solvent surety in the sum of Rs.2,00,000 (Rupees two lacs)-and P.R. Bond in the like amount to the satisfaction of the Additional Registrar of this Court. N.H.Q./H-27/K Bail allowed.